Prunus armeniaca ‘Moorpark’ The Moorpark apricot tree was first introduced to the United States by Thomas Jefferson in 1790 after he made a formal request that the tree be planted throughout his home at Monticello. Its most notable attribute is the lusciously sweet apricots — a perfect addition to any salad or dessert and great for canning to enjoy at a later date. In addition to its fruit, the Moorpark apricot makes a beautiful addition to any landscape because of…
Cornus racemose Similar to other dogwoods, the gray dogwood offers many of the same appealing traits that attract admirers to other dogwoods. Native to the United States, the gray dogwood—also known as the panicled…
Cornus florida Did you know George Washington planted a white dogwood at Mt. Vernon? In fact, he wasn’t the only president to plant a white dogwood, Thomas Jefferson planted one at Monticello. Perhaps it…
Prunus sargentii Named after Charles Sprague Sargent—the American plant collector who discovered the species in the mountains of northern Japan in 1892—the Sargent cherry tree attracts attention year-around. It’s been called the “crème de…
Cercis canadensis First cultivated in 1811, the Spaniards noted Redbuds and made distinctions between the New World species and their cousins in the Mediterranean region in 1571. George Washington reported in his diary on…
(crataegus phaenopyrum) If you’re looking to fill in the open spaces in your yard, or just add a bit of color to your landscaping, the Washington hawthorn is a great option. First introduced to…